as in conserves
to keep in good condition
vigilantly preserving the ancient statue for future generations to enjoy
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Recent Examples of preserves
This distinction preserves both free speech and civil rights.
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Kenneth L. Marcus, Boston Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
In other areas, the deal largely preserves the status quo.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
There is Fedora, a city that preserves in glass globes models of the city that might have been, making enduring art of futures that were possible once but are possible no longer.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2026
Set the scene Pigalle, situated at the foot of Montmartre, may have shaken off its reputation for debauchery but the neighborhood nonetheless preserves a seductive energy, a holdover from its red-light-district days.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
To make dessert slightly sweeter, brush with apricot preserves on top and skip the pepper.
—Anna Price Olson, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2026
Harder still to see the people who have persevered through it all and the culture that preserves signs of civilization, even in deeply uncivil times.
—Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
Serving the mission Adaptive reuse is when a structure is converted from one use to another, which typically preserves the exterior of a building while transforming its insides for more practical uses.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 3 Apr. 2026
The cold, stable environment reduces environmental stress and preserves biological systems over long periods.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026
Kenneth L. Marcus, Boston Herald, 13 Apr. 2026
In other areas, the deal largely preserves the status quo.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
There is Fedora, a city that preserves in glass globes models of the city that might have been, making enduring art of futures that were possible once but are possible no longer.
—David Frum, The Atlantic, 8 Apr. 2026
Set the scene Pigalle, situated at the foot of Montmartre, may have shaken off its reputation for debauchery but the neighborhood nonetheless preserves a seductive energy, a holdover from its red-light-district days.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
To make dessert slightly sweeter, brush with apricot preserves on top and skip the pepper.
—Anna Price Olson, Southern Living, 6 Apr. 2026
Harder still to see the people who have persevered through it all and the culture that preserves signs of civilization, even in deeply uncivil times.
—Literary Hub, 3 Apr. 2026
Serving the mission Adaptive reuse is when a structure is converted from one use to another, which typically preserves the exterior of a building while transforming its insides for more practical uses.
—Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 3 Apr. 2026
The cold, stable environment reduces environmental stress and preserves biological systems over long periods.
—Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 31 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for preserves
Verb
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This approach conserves underground water resources.—
SJ Studio,
Footwear News,
6 Apr. 2026
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Regular descaling helps prevent costly repairs, extends the lifespan of your washing machine, and conserves energy.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Kock maintains the presence of these smart hunters has chased the once dominant great whites further along the coast and insists that overall, the population of great whites in South African waters is stable.—
Michael H Gavshon,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The Athletic maintains full editorial independence.—
Data Skrive,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Leaving clippings in place also saves you time and energy by not bagging.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
10 Apr. 2026
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This saves you the trouble of relying on potentially unreliable mobile networks to reach your destination.—
Jordan Minor,
PC Magazine,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Preserves.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/preserves. Accessed 17 Apr. 2026.
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